Definition
Individuals who remove soft and hard deposits from teeth, teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene and provide other preventive dental care. Hygienists examine patients' teeth and gums and record the presence of diseases or abnormalities. They remove calculus, stains and plaque from teeth; perform root planing as a periodontal therapy; take and develop dental x-rays; and apply cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants. Although hygienists may not diagnose diseases, they can prepare clinical and laboratory diagnostic tests for the dentist to interpret.
URL Name
YO-3000-1800-150
Third Level Code
YO-3000
Taxonomy Code
YO-3000.1800-150
Parent Code
YO-3000.1800
Family Code
Y
Second Level Code
YO
Fifth Level Code
YO-3000-1800-150
Fourth Level Code
YO-3000-1800
Publication Status
Online